Creating young martyrs
Subtitle: conditions that make dying in a terrorist attack seem like a good idea
By: Alice LoCicero and Samuel J. Sinclair.
Contributors: Sinclair, Samuel J., 1975-
Series: Contemporary psychology
Publisher: Praeger Security International
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780275996901
Subjects: Child terrorists; Child suicide bombers; Terrorists; Terrorism
Description: "The authors explain how and why we must understand the conditions that spur youths to become martyrs by making them think suicide bombings and other acts of self-destructive terrorism are a "good" way to die. LoCicero and Sinclair present cutting-edge research and theory about the political, social, and living conditions that raise the risk of children deciding to join organizations that use terrorist tactics, and, having joined, to volunteer for missions in which they intentionally die while causing death and destruction, in order to make an impact. Equally important, LoCicero and Sinclair offer concrete suggestions about how ordinary Americans can help reduce and prevent terrorism around the globe."--book jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.